...the fields of the "seven days of great battles" which raised the siege of Richmond, as well as those of Cedar Run, Second Manassas, Harper's Ferry, Boonsboro', Sharpsburg, Winchester, Gettysburg, and Chancellorsville , command the admiration and gratitude of our country; and whereas, these and other illustrious services rendered by this able commander since the commencement of our war for independence have especia...